CANCIONES POPULARES DE ESPAÑA
traditional children's songs and popular songs
lyrics, sheet music, and midi files
background information, piano accompaniment, lyrics, and "computerized" singer
favorite: Dónde están las llaves
ESTABA LA RANA
guitar chords and lyrics; cumulative popular song
DE COLORES
integrated music/literature unit on famous Mexican song about the beauty of the countryside
song originated in Spain
favorite recording by José Luis Orozco in his album and book of the same name
anthem of the United Farm Workers and the La causa movement started by César Chávez
COLECCIÓN: CANTOS PARA JUGAR
Francisco Aquino
total physical response using songs and music to learn meaning of lyrics
fine narration and introductions by Señor Aquino from Spain
first and second volumes contain material for PK-5 children on many themes
manual accompanies each set with instructions, lyrics, and ideas
SUPER EXCELLENT!
my favorite tune is "En la casa de mi abuela"; click here to see photo of two Goodwin children as mice
MAKE YOUR OWN BASS MARIMBA
overview of process which costs ~$350
very positive child-reaction to playing this traditional, pleasant-sounding instrument
from Central America
LISTA DE CANCIONES INFÁNTILES DE PUERTO RICO
thirteen excellent sound files of children' s traditional songs
HISPANIC MUSIC RESOURCES
drum rhythms
info on mariachi music
song & dance from Puerto Rico / una rueda "A la limón"
MUSIC OF THE ANDES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
available in English and French
huge variety of selections of Peruvian music with sound files
chidren's music page with some lyrics
GAMES, SONGS, AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
lyrics for Spanish songs in English and in Spanish
authentic games and ones newly created by Spanish teachers for young children
INCA SON
Peruvian musical group based in Massachusetts
excellent performances of Andean music in native dress
JOSÉ LUIS OROZCO
outstanding source of traditional and new Mexican songs appealing to children
songs are muy pegajosas (very catchy) and easy to learn
clear singing voice
songbooks with lyrics and music available to accompany each CD or tape
CHILDREN'S MUSIC NETWORK
teachers, parents, songwriters, performers, and radio hosts
non-profit organization of individuals who care about quality & content of children's music
TRADITIONAL SONGS, RHYMES, FINGERPLAYS, AND GAMES
in Spanish and English
sound files, lyrics, and sheet music
MAMA LISA'S WORLD
songs and rhymes from all over the world
some with sound files and commentaries
COLIBRÍ
female duo musical group from California who perform in Spanish for children.
excellent recordings consist of mostly culturally authentic music
clear, vibrant voices with occasional accompaniment by a fine Argentine singer/guitarist
play guitar, cuatro, zampoña, and charango
VEO, VEO LOS INSTRUMENTOS
identification game with audio and text
MARIACHI MANIA
importance and identification of mariachi music
instruments in a mariachi band
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL - SPANISH TUNES FOR CHILDREN
Los elefantes, Pimpón, Naranja dulce
sound files plus sheet music with a bit of animation
USING SONGS WITH PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN
reasons why songs help in language acquisition
sample lessons
listen and do activities
USING MUSIC IN THE CLASSROOM
pre-activities, acitivites, post-activities
"There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly" to teach animal vocabulary
RONDAS INFÁNTILES
excellent animations accompany lyrics of children's songs sung by children
my favorites: "Automóviles" for teaching numbers, and "La vaca lechera" to teach months of the year
CAXIGALINES
beautifully illustrated lyrics with sound files; some have video as well
my third graders love "Yo tengo un castillo"
AGUASCALIENTES PARA NIÑOS
karaoke with animation
songs: Buenos días and El patito
THEMATIC SONG LIST FROM ÑANDÚ
DOS LOURDES
first URL: songs, sheet music, sound files, and task sheets for many songs popular in schools in Spain
second URL: black outlines of children playing musical instruments, including percussion instruments of
Spanish-speaking cultures
third URL: constructing musical instruments -- maracas and carnival whistle
black and white outline drawings of children playing large variety of instruments from Spain
making maracas and a panpipe and a carnival (to come: another whistle, rainstick, xylophone, tambourine)
JUEGO: LA REGIÓN MUSICAL
learn what type of music is played where in Mexico
HELLO WORLD CHILDREN'S MUSIC IN SPANISH
Caballito Blanco, De colores, Si estás contento, La cucaracha, Un elefante se balanceaba,

La lechuza, Buenas noches, Muñeca, Los pollitos, Pulgarcito, Itzi, bitzi araña,

Estrellita, La vaca lechera
native speaker sings song to animation with lyrics
other songs in other languages available in English, French, German, and Russian